Real Madrid hosts Villarreal in a game from 8th round of La Liga on Saturday at Santiago Bernabeu.
Arsenal and Manchester City face each other in a game for the trophy Community Shield. The match will be played on Sunday, August 16, at 15:00 UK Time at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Match Preview
The upcoming game is an excellent opportunity for both teams to start the season with a trophy, and expectations are for open and dynamic football. The champion Arsenal enters the match in good form - 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 matches. The Gunners, however, have conceded goals in each of their last three friendly matches, drawing 1-1 with Como, 2-3 against Borussia Dortmund and 1-3 at Betis. Mikel Arteta's team has offensive power, but there is room for improvement in defense for the new season.
Manchester City have demonstrated strong form in preparation. Enzo Maresca's team defeated Atletico Madrid 3-1, and before that ended 1-1 with Inter. The Citizens traditionally have huge potential in attack and have enough quality to cause problems for any defense. Arsenal have conceded 5 goals in their last three matches, and with a strong offensive game, the Man City team will strive to reach the trophy.
Prediction for Arsenal - Manchester City
The latest results of both teams suggest that there could be a lot of goals in the upcoming Community Shield match in Cardiff. Manchester City begins the Enzo Maresca era with a tough test, but I expect the FA Cup winner to score. Arsenal have been playing well against strong teams recently and I think they will also score a goal in the match.
Prediction: BTTS
